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macbook pro 2018

  1. M

    Clamshell Mode discussion [merged]

    I'm wondering if there are any issues of having a macbook pro connected to a 4k monitor in clamshell mode 95% of the time? The first concern is heat and ventilation related. I noticed on my MBP 15" 2015, it heats up and I can feel some heat on the keyboard area. We all know heat is a...
  2. haralds

    BootCamp on new MacBook Pro 2018

    Has anybody been able to install BootCamp on a new mid 2018 MacBook Pro? After numerous other issues (aborted, had to remove the volumes with diskutil, had to use an older ISO, etc.) I got to the end of the Windows installation and it aborted unable to change the boot sector. I disabled SIP...
  3. M

    10.14 beta 6/PB5 release notes?

    Can anyone link to or provide the release notes for macOS Mojave 10.14 beta 6/PB5 (18A353d)? Wanted to see if anything was addressed about a specific error I'm getting and I'm only on the public beta.
  4. shavou

    MBP 2018 i9 - Max frequency

    Hey guys, Is there a way to know (using intel power gadget / istat menu) which is the highest frequency achieved in a specific timeframe? I’ve got the new 2018 MBP i9 and I’m running some tests...I’d be interested to know the highest frequency achieved in the last 24 hours if possible? Thanks
  5. PonyboyGold

    Target Display Mode Broken? 2018 MBPs

    Just received the new 2018 13" MBP with the intention to use my 2012 iMac in target display mode. It worked perfectly on my 2016 MBP - but when I connect the new 2018 MBP, the iMac screen spazzes out and flickers then goes black...it seems to be a semi wide spread issue as seen in the Apple...
  6. R

    Resolved 2018 MBP 13 Cannot shutdown

    Got my MBP 13 for a week now, just released I cannot completely power down my machine. Shutdown from Apple menu will turn off the display and touchbar, however trackpad will continue to have feedback, meaning the machine is still on (this happens with/without AC power). Continue pressing the...
  7. W

    virtualbox crashes on Macbook Pro 2018

    I have a virtualbox (5.2.16) running on a Macbook Pro 2018 (2.6GHz,32GB, 512), crashed twice last night and this morning. Did anyone have the same crash? the virtualbox crashed again, attaching the crash report
  8. S

    Macbook Pro 13" 2018 Geekbench scores

    Just wondering what kind of Geekbench 4 scores people with the 2018 2.7GHz i17 13" MBP are getting. In the results table on the GB site, it comes in at 5121 for Single Core and 17657 for Multi-Core. I'm getting about 5000-5500 for Single Core on repeated runs, and low-to-mid 16000s for...
  9. T

    2018 MacBook Pros - Benchmarks Only

    I thought we could start a page with just benchmarks for the various systems. No arguing over who's to blame for whatever issues and minimal commenting, just pure benchmarks. Right now people are posting benchmarks many want to see to make a buying decision but they are scattered all over the...
  10. M.Rizk

    Intel releases Intel® Power Gadget 3.5.3 for Mac

    Seems like Intel has released an updated Power Gadget after they removed links to the old versions today morning. Anyone tested it yet? Link: https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-power-gadget-20
  11. Lukasrico

    Are more cores better for producing music?

    Im debating on whether to get the new 15 inch MacPro or the 13 inch. Im looking for the best processor, for when I'm producing music, but im not sure whether quad core or 6 core is better for producing on Logic Pro. Any ideas? Thanks :)
  12. trailrunner44

    Help!>2012 MBP Retina D to MBP 2018? or wait for 2019?

    Hello all !! I have a mid 2012 15" Retina Display (256gb, 8gb RAM, 2,3ghz i7, Nvidia Graphic Card) running High Sierra. I'm a part-time photographer and videographer. I use Lightroom, Final Cut Pro and Premiere CC. The MBP runs all everyday tasks quite good and hasn't any major problems until I...
  13. M

    2017 Refurbished MBP or New 2018 MBP

    Hello everyone! I decided to stick to 13'' MacBook lineup but now I face another challenge... I have an option to either buy 2017 refurbished maxed out MacBook Pro or 2018 almost maxed out MacBook Pro. What should I get? (maxed out) Refurbished 2017 13'' MacBook Pro 3.5 GHz i7 Turbo Boost up...
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    Want to buy the new Macbook Pro 2018. But no pick up option yet?

    Hey guys, Finally, today Apple's sneaky new update triggered me to make the final decision. I want to buy the new customized MacBook Pro 2018.(More Ram and Hard drive...) But there is no pickup option for now only by delivery. Any idea of when they could provide pick up option for new 2018...